Anesth Analg 2002;95:635-638
© 2002 International Anesthesia Research Society
AMBULATORY ANESTHESIA
A Novel Ambulatory Intravenous Holder: Preliminary Findings
Moeen K. Panni, MD PhD*,
Mark Fernandes, BS ,
Nazif Mohdazhar, BS ,
Todd Taylor, BS ,
Anthony Tomasi, BS , and
Stephen B. Corn, MD*
*Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Womens Hospital, and Department of Anesthesiology, Childrens Hospital, Harvard Medical School; and Department of Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts
Address correspondence and reprint requests to Stephen B. Corn, MD, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Womens Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis St., Boston, MA 02115. Address e-mail to corn{at}zeus bwh.harvard.edu.
IMPLICATIONS: Many devices serve as portable systems for IV equipment but are expensive and use complex electronic controls. We present a novel device to facilitate safe ambulation of IV-dependent patients. This device was effective in delivering required therapeutic flow rates over time periods desired for unattended operation.
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